Lisa Owen
Oranga Tamariki: Calls for overhaul of youth justice facilities
There are growing calls for the government to overhaul the way young people are cared for in youth justice facilities. A group of eight young people made their way onto the roof at Korowai Manaaki… Video, Audio
Lifesaving tech on UK supermarket trolleys
A trip to the supermarket might seem like a shortcut to raised blood pressure with the cost of living crisis, but jokes aside it could actually be a life saver. As part of a UK study… Video, Audio
Explainer: How do Paywave charges work?
Contactless payment methods like PayWave are fast becoming the norm at the counter. But for many, the convenience of waving a card is outweighed by the extra charges -- sometimes 4 percent on top of a… Video, Audio
Chilly temperatures no stopping brave 'Wet July' winter dippers
Diving temperatures are no deterent to a group of Christchurch dippers ..who are taking a daily ocean plunge this month to raise mmoney for charity. The Scarborough dippers have set themselves a… Video, Audio
Investigation into claims of racial abuse at Dunedin football m
An investigation has been launched by Southern Football after a Wanaka footballer was allegedly racially abused in match against Roselyn Wakari in Dunedin. Daniel Lourenco was playing for Wanaka when… Audio
Kiri Allan on break, yet to have detailed chat with PM
Cabinet minister Kiri Allan is taking a two-week-break over Parliament's recess - after which the Prime Minister will meet with her to discuss allegations surrounding her treatment of staff. Ms Allan… Video, Audio
Surgeons respond to govt's cataract surgery announcement
The government's anounced plans to end the post code lottery for cataract surgery - introducing a consistent nationwide threshold to qualify for surgery. It says that will mean three and half thousand… Video, Audio
Tory Whanau denies claims of boozy night
Wellington's mayor says she is embarrassed she walked out of a restaurant without paying, but denies trying to get special treatment. Tory Whanau is accused by the restaurant staff of asking them 'do… Audio
Evening business for 3 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330494579112 Video, Audio
Weather: Sodden regions holding out for rain reprieve
If you live in Auckland you may be struggling to remember the last rain free day in the city. It is not just in the north. Plenty of regions are struggling to dry out too. Back yards have become bog… Video, Audio
Shane van Gisbergen aces NASCAR in Chicago
Ugly scenes at the home of cricket has seen fans banned and the arbiter of the spirit of the game making an apology. Three members of the Marylebone Cricket Club, which is based at Lords in London… Video, Audio
Govt starts work on 'postcode lottery'
The Government has begun its efforts to scrap the so-called postcode lottery for surgeries - beginning with cataract operations. New nationwide standards are being rolled out to determine who is… Audio
Weather: High winds force slow speeds on Harbour Bridge
The Habour Bridge could close this evening .. with heavy winds forecast to reach 'red alert' levels. Gusts of 90 kilometre and above mean a complete shut down of the crossing for safety reasons. The… Video, Audio
Pints pulled once again at flood-damaged Hawke's Bay pub
After Cyclone Gabrielle struck Hawke's Bay, a country pub became a bustling community centre for locals needing to sort out their lives. But the pub itself was damaged by raging floodwater and had to… Video, Audio
PM responds to questions on Kiri Allan controversy
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he expects all his ministers to treat public servants with respect and dignity. He was again answering questions about his Justice Minister, Kiri Allan, on his last… Video, Audio
Cost of living: Coeliac food more than twice the price of regular food
The rising cost of everyday goods is making life difficult for many people across the country and it's being keenly felt by those with Coeliac disease. For people who can't eat gluten, expensive… Video, Audio
Robo pest control: New weapon in fight against feral cats
A robot that fires deadly poison onto feral cats is a new weapon in fight against the predators in Western Australia. The wild cats kill millions of native creatures and are linked to the extinction… Video, Audio
Stewart islanders face power price rises in the thousands
Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set… Video, Audio
Rogue seal spotted visiting fast-food shop and blocking traffic
There was an increased police presence in south Auckland's Papakura this evening, with officers keeping a close eye on an an unusual suspect. A young male fur seal made its way through the suburb… Video, Audio
Kiri Allan accused of "screaming & yelling" at public servant
Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been accused of "screaming and yelling" at a senior public servant and "berating" another official. A story on Stuff quotes officials who wanted to remain anonymous… Video, Audio